February 12, 2026 Trump aides urged sale of Congo lithium claim to a US company Manono is just one of several mining projects Congolese and US officials have identified as key to the Washington Accords.
February 11, 2026 Aqua Metals to acquire Lion Energy US battery recycler aims to expand in the rapidly growing energy storage market.
February 11, 2026 Albemarle swings to quarterly loss on charges tied to Ketjen sale World's largest producer of lithium said loss largely due to charges tied to the upcoming sale of its refining catalyst business.
February 11, 2026 Gabon dismisses energy concerns over 2029 manganese refining deadline The world's No.2 producer introduced the policy last year to diversify its economy after decades of raw‑ore exports.
February 11, 2026 Zijin to launch Congo’s first lithium output in June from disputed Manono deposit Zijin had previously indicated a first‑quarter 2026 start.
February 11, 2026 France to invest 50M euros for stake in Imerys lithium project The minerals group first announced the Emili project in 2022, with the aim of producing 34,000 tonnes of lithium hydroxide annually.
February 11, 2026 Nickel price jumps as Indonesia’s top mine cuts output Quota cuts at Indonesia’s largest producer, PT Weda Bay Nickel, tighten supply as LME nickel extends a 20% rally.
February 9, 2026 Australian lithium miner PLS Group signs supply deal with China’s Canmax Company has signed an offtake deal to supply 150,000 tonnes of spodumene concentrate for two year.
February 9, 2026 Elevra, Mangrove Lithium ink offtake deal for NAL project in Quebec The companies intend to negotiate an agreement under which Elevra could supply up to 144,000 tonnes per year of spodumene concentrate.
February 9, 2026 Scientist still diving at 90 says deep-sea mining won’t succeed “Going up in space is relatively easy compared to going deep into the ocean,” said Sylvia Earle.
Chow Tai Fook looks beyond glitter of gold with younger buyers, higher margins China's largest jewellery retailer is introducing new products and store formats as it moves into overseas markets. February 12, 2026 | 09:18 am
